PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

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1 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE RULES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING ORIGINATED IN ENGLISH PARLIAMENT DEFINED IN ROBERT S RULES OF ORDER

2 Why Parliamentary Procedure? To provide order in the meeting place. To uphold the rule of the MAJORITY. To protect the rights of the MINORITY

3 WHERE WOULD YOU EXPECT TO SEE PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE PERFORMED?

4 THE CHAIRPERSON 1. The Chairperson PRESIDES over the meeting. 2. MUST know proper parli pro. 3. Know the use of the gavel. 4. Votes in the case of a tie. 5. Be professional. - Speak load and clear - Stand up straight - honor members rights

5 USE OF THE GAVEL THE SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY 1 Tap - sit down - after a vote - for adjournment 2 Taps - come to order 3 Taps - stand in unison

6 VOTING VOICE - if sure of outcome HAND - when a specific count is necessary SECRET BALLOT - when politics are involved

7 HOW IS BUSINESS PUT ON THE FLOOR? MAIN MOTION

8 MAIN MOTION USED TO PUT BUSINESS ON THE FLOOR I MOVE THAT...

9 MAIN MOTION SHOULD INCLUDE WHAT? WHEN? TIME? WHO? WHERE? ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFO?

10 MAIN MOTION Requires a second Is debatable Is Amendable simple majority to pass

11 Main Motion Second Restate Discussion Vote New Business

12 DISCUSSION Limited to motion under consideration Brings out facts about topic Person who makes motion has first and last discussion if they desire

13 Fellow members, I encourage you to vote in favor or (or against) this motion for the following reasons. First...

14 SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS In order of preference 1. To Lay on the Table

15 LAY ON THE TABLE Requires a second No discussion Majority vote to pass

16 Lay on Table Second Vote P = new business F = continue discussion

17 SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS In order of preference 1. Lay on the Table 2. Call for the Previous Question

18 CALL FOR PREVIOUS QUESTION Used to stop discussion and immediately vote on the motion (s) on the floor.

19 CALL FOR PREVIOUS QUESTION REQUIRES A SECOND NO DISCUSSION 2/3 MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE

20 SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS In order of preference 1. Lay on the Table 2. Call for the Previous Question 3. Postpone Definitely (certain time)

21 POSTPONE DEFINITELY Postpones business until a specific date.

22 POSTPONE DEFINITELY Must give specific time in motion Requires a second Debatable Amendable Simple majority to pass If passed, on to new business

23 Postpone Def. Second Discussion Vote P = New Bus F = Disc

24 SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS In order of preference 1. Lay on the Table 2. Call for the Previous Question 3. Postpone Definitely (certain time) 4. To commit or refer

25 REFER TO A COMMITTEE Send main motion to a few people to discuss and iron out details.

26 REFER TO A COMMITTEE State number of committee members (Odd number) Requires a second Debatable Amendable Simple majority to pass If passed, move to new business

27 Refer to Comm Second Discussion Vote P = new bus F = disc.

28 SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS In order of preference 1. Lay on the Table 2. Call for the Previous Question 3. Postpone Definitely (certain time) 4. Commit or refer 5. Amend

29 AMENDMENTS USED TO: ADD TO MOTION DELETE WORDS CHANGE WORDS

30 AMENDMENTS Require a second Debatable Amendable (once) Simple majority to pass If passed, go back to previous motion with amendment

31 Amendent Second Discussion Vote P = disc with change F = disc as is

32 SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS In order of preference 1. Lay on the Table 2. Call for the Previous Question 3. Postpone Definitely (certain time) 4. Commit or refer 5. Amend 6. Postpone Indefinitely

33 POSTPONE INDEFINITELY Requires a second Debatable NOT Amendable Simple majority to pass If passed, move to new business

34 Postpone Ind. Second Discussion Vote P = new bus F = disc.

35 OTHER MOTIONS POINT OF ORDER

36 POINT OF ORDER Used to correct an error in parliamentary procedure Do not need to be recognized

37 POINT OF ORDER Used to correct an error in parliamentary procedure Do not need to be recognized No second No discussion No vote

38 Point of Order Chair rules Correct Appeal

39 OTHER MOTIONS POINT OF ORDER APPEAL DECISION OF THE CHAIR

40 APPEAL DECISION OF CHAIR Used if you disagree on the ruling of parliamentary procedure by the chair requires a second no discussion majority vote

41 Appeal Second Vote P = correct F = disc.

42 OTHER MOTIONS Point of Order Appeal Decision of the Chair Division of the House

43 DIVISION OF THE HOUSE Used when one disagrees with announcement of a voice vote No second or debate If passed, revote by hand or standing

44 Call for Division Second Vote P = revote F = continue

45 ADJOURNMENT Used to close the meeting Can be done at any time Requires a second Majority vote to pass

46 MEETING ADJOURNED